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‘I was nervous’: Ajinkya Rahane opens up on replacing Virat Kohli after 36-all-out

Ajinkya Rahane recently shared his experience leading the Indian cricket team during the 2020-21 tour of Australia. Following a record-low score of 36 in the opening match, he admitted to feeling significant pressure while taking over captaincy duties from Virat Kohli.

To maintain morale within a squad plagued by injuries, Rahane adopted a strategy of projecting false confidence to his teammates, opponents, and the media. This approach helped the team secure a 2-1 series victory despite the initial setback.

Rahane spoke about these events during a panel discussion at an event focused on the Indian men's blind cricket team.

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